Are you a passionate, caring leader looking to support an efficient team, improve the quality of early learning child care programs and ensure program growth? We are looking for a cause-driven leader who models values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring; who is ready to be invested in and grow, to take a risk and be stretched; and who want a job that is not transactional, but transformational. As one of the state’s leading child care programs, we believe children should have a place to explore their interests and talents.
At the Y, we strive to draw the most talented leaders to make an impact each day in Pierce and Kitsap Counties and to champion diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work. We invite individuals who are motivated servant leaders to apply to be an active, inspiring part of the team.
As the early learning senior director, you will oversee and support the day to day operations of YMCA Child Care with a focus on Early Learning. You will provide an environment for staff and volunteers that fosters teamwork, builds relationships, supports the development of quality programs, and facilitates good stewardship of branch resources. You will ensure programming meets the needs of community, partners, the association, and participants. You will also oversee the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff.
If hired for this position you will facilitate, strengthen, and expand program operations and Early Learning Centers. You will have the opportunity to work with the executive director and branch leadership in the expansion of programming throughout Pierce and Kitsap Counties. You will support the facilitation and expansion of our Food Program (Child and Adult Family Food Care Program – CACFO and Summer Food Service Program – SFSP). You will also support the child care executive director in the facilitation of our Annual Campaign by telling the YMCA story, recruiting, leading and supervising volunteers (and staff) and securing charitable donations.
Are you a good fit?
- You have three to five years’ years of leadership and management experience working with Early Learning Centers and/or School Age Programming.
- You have knowledge and experience with Early Achievers, ECEAP, and multi-classroom early learning centers.
- You have knowledge and understanding of licensing requirements for both school age and centers.
- You enjoy working with children.
- You are excited about expanding programming to meet the needs of the community.
- You have the ability to effectively work with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Salary: $50,850.00
As a full time employee, you will receive:
- A medical/dental/vision benefits package
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Life insurance and long term disability benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- A family membership to the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties.